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VA HB118
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karen Keys-Gamarra
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AI Summary
- Requires the Commonwealth's attorney in circuit court cases to provide copies of discovery materials to defense counsel upon request, rather than just allowing inspection
- Explicitly includes police reports, criminal records, dashboard camera footage, and body-worn camera footage as materials defendants can request copies of
- Authorizes courts to order discovery compliance, grant continuances, or prohibit introduction of undisclosed evidence if prosecutors fail to provide required materials
- Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to study the feasibility and costs of requiring prosecutors to provide police report copies in district court cases at least 10 days before trial
- Requires the Department to submit findings to the Senate and House Committees on Finance/Appropriations and Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Discovery materials or evidence; accused may request to copy or photograph any materials.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/23/2026
Courts of Justice2/4/2026
Courts of Justice: Criminal1/22/2026
Courts of Justice1/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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